INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION

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IMO

MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE MSC 82/14/1

82nd session 5 July 2006
Agenda item 14 Original: ENGLISH

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUB-PROGRAMME IN

MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY

Periodical report on model courses

Note by the Secretariat

SUMMARY
Executive summary: This document provides an overview of the work done on the model
course project since MSC 81
Action to be taken: Paragraph 4
Related documents: MSC 68/23 and MSC 81/16/1

General

1 In response to the Committee's instructions, at its sixty-eighth session (MSC 68/23,

paragraph 12.5) and all sessions thereafter, the Secretariat continued work intersessionally on the
model course project, progress on which is reported in the ensuing paragraphs.

Overview

2 Attached at annex is updated information on IMO model courses which have been printed
and are available for use; courses which have been revised and are being prepared for
publication; courses which have been developed and are being prepared for publication; courses
which are out of print pending revision; those which have been translated and published in
French and Spanish and those which are being developed or are under consideration.

Current work

3 Existing model courses are being revised and updated within the available resources in a
phased manner.

Action requested of the Committee

4 The Committee is invited to note this information, as well as additional information, as

may be provided orally by the Secretariat during the session, updating the status of production
and revision of IMO model courses since this document was drafted; and take action as
appropriate.

***
For reasons of economy, this document is printed in a limited number. Delegates are
kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies.
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STATUS OF MODEL COURSES AS AT 1 JULY 2006

Model courses printed and available for use

1.01 Tanker Familiarization
1.02 Specialized Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operations1
1.04 Specialized Training Programme on Chemical Tanker Operations1
1.06 Specialized Training Programme on Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations
1.07 Radar Navigation – Operational level
1.08 Radar Navigation – Management level
1.10 Dangerous, Hazardous & Harmful Cargoes
1.13 Elementary First Aid
1.14 Medical First Aid
1.15 Medical Care
1.19 Personal Survival Techniques
1.20 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
1.21 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
1.22 Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork
1.23 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
1.24 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
1.25 General Operator's Certificate for the GMDSS
1.26 Restricted Operator's Certificate for the GMDSS
1.27 Operational Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS)
1.28 Proficiency in Crowd Management for Passenger Ships and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
1.29 Proficiency in Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, Hull Integrity, Crisis Management
and Human Behaviour Training on Passenger and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
1.30 On-board Assessment
1.31 Second Class Radioelectronics Certificate for GMDSS Personnel
1.32 Operational use of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS)
1.33 Safety of fishing operations - support level
1.34 Operational use of AIS
2.03 Advanced Training in Fire Fighting
2.06 Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator

1
Being revised.

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2.07 Engine Room Simulator

3.04 Survey of Electrical Installation with Compendium
3.05 Survey of Fire Appliances and Provisions
3.06 Survey of LSA and Arrangements
3.07 Hull and Structural Survey
3.08 Survey of Navigational Aids and Equipment
3.09 Port State Control
3.11 Marine Accident and Incident Investigation with Compendium
3.12 Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers with Compendium
3.13 Maritime SAR Administrator and Compendium
3.17 Maritime English
3.18 Safe Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)
3.19 Ship Security Officer
3.20 Company Security Officer
3.21 Port Facility Security Officer
6.09 Training Course for Instructors
7.01 Master and Chief Mate
7.02 Chief and 2nd Engineer Officer
7.03 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
7.04 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch

Model courses revised and being prepared for printing

3.03 Survey of Machinery Installation with Compendium

Model courses developed and being prepared for publication

4.02 OPRC Level 1 – First Responder+

4.03 OPRC Level 2 – Supervisor / On-Scene Commander+
4.04 OPRC Level 3 – Administrators and Senior Managers+

+
Will be available only as CD.

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Model courses currently out of print pending revision

1.11 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I

1.12 MARPOL 73/78 Annex II
2.02 Maritime SAR Co-ordinator Surface Search with Compendium
3.02 Survey of Small Craft
3.14 Maritime SAR Mission Co-ordinator with Compendium

Model courses translated into Spanish

1.01 Tanker Familiarization

1.02 Specialized Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operations*
1.04 Specialized Training Programme on Chemical Tanker Operations*
1.06 Specialized Training Programme on Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations*
1.07 Radar Navigation at Operational Level*
1.08 Radar Navigation at Management Level*
1.13 Elementary First Aid*
1.14 Medical First Aid*
1.15 Medical Care
1.19 Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques*
1.20 Fire-Prevention and Fire Fighting*
1.21 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities*
1.22 Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork
1.23 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats*
1.24 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
1.26 Restricted Operator's Certificate for the GMDSS*
1.28 Proficiency in Crowd Management for Passenger Ships and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships*
1.29 Proficiency in Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, Hull Integrity, Crisis Management
and Human Behaviour Training on Passenger and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships*
1.30 On-board Assessment
1.32 Operational use of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS)*
1.33 Safety of fishing operations - support level*
1.34 Operational use of AIS*

*
Published.

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2.06 Cargo and Ballast Simulator

2.07 Engine Room Simulator
3.09 Port State Control*
3.12 Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
3.19 Ship Security Officer*
3.20 Company Security Officer*
3.21 Port Facility Security Officer*
6.09 Training Course for Instructors*
7.01 Master and Chief Mate*
7.02 Chief and 2nd Engineer Officer*
7.03 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
7.04 Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch*

Model courses translated into French

1.01 Tanker Familiarization*

1.02 Specialized Training Programme on Oil Tanker Operations*
1.04 Specialized Training Programme on Chemical Tanker Operations
1.06 Specialized Training Programme on Liquefied Gas Tanker Operations
1.07 Radar Navigation at Operational Level*
1.08 Radar Navigation at Management Level*
1.13 Elementary First Aid*
1.14 Medical First Aid*
1.15 Medical Care*
1.19 Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques*
1.20 Fire-Prevention and Fire Fighting*
1.21 Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities*
1.22 Ship and Bridge Teamwork
1.23 Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats*
1.24 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
1.28 Proficiency in Crowd Management for Passenger Ships and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships
1.29 Proficiency in Passenger Safety, Cargo Safety, Hull Integrity, Crisis Management and
Human Behaviour Training on Passenger and Ro-Ro Passenger Ships

*
Published

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1.30 On-board Assessment*

1.32 Operational use of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS)*
1.33 Safety of fishing operations - support level*
1.34 Operational use of AIS*
2.06 Oil Tanker Cargo and Ballast Handling Simulator
2.07 Engine Room Simulator
3.09 Port State Control
3.12 Assessment, Examination and Certification of Seafarers
3.19 Ship Security Officer
3.20 Company Security Officer*
3.21 Port Facility Security Officer*
6.09 Training Course for Instructors

Model courses under development

xxx Implementation of the STCW Quality Standard System (QSS)

xxx Liquefied petroleum gas tanker (LPG) cargo and ballast handling simulator
xxx Liquefied natural gas tanker (LNG) cargo and ballast handling simulator
xxx Chemical cargo and ballast handling simulator
xxx Skipper of fishing vessel
xxx Chief and 2nd Engineer Officer of fishing vessel
xxx Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of fishing vessel

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